Hannah's House
D/V &
Homeless Shelter
102 W. Carlton Street
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-5717
www.aofm-hannahshouse.org
Alpha &Omega Freedom Ministries Inc.
Parent Company of Hannah's House
& Hannah's House Transitional Apts.
A Place Where Healing Begins
FLORIDA DOMESTIC ABUSE HOTLINE 800-799-7233
Mission Statement: We provide food, shelter, and counseling for women and children survivors of Domestic Violence and/or Homelessness for the purpose of ending the cycle of abuse.
Vision Statement: To advance personal recovery and resiliency, and to promote emotionally strong and economically sound, self-reliant individuals and families.
Strategies:
Our guided response is to protect, prevent, assess, support, educate, inspire and empower our clients.
Core Values:
Implementing respect, equality, compassion, accountability, responsibility, fidelity and longevity.
501c3 Non Profit EIN 59-2735813 Charitable I.D. # CH20481 Candid Guidestar Rating
Dr. Nicolas (Nick) Timmerman -OD; Board President; 1988 to present. Doctor of Optometry, Sevigny Eye Care, Former Hardee Count Commissioner for 12 years, Lion's Club Member, Hardee County Housing Authority Member, Hardee County Homeless Coalition Member, Central Florida Optometric Society Member,
and American Optometric Society Member
Christine Wells - Director May 2025
Christine is our newest Board member. Christine is a business owner and artist and is a very active supporter of charitable organizations.
Dr. Darrell Jensen CPA, CFO, Chairman of the Board & Vice President of AOFM Inc.
Dr. Jensen joined our Board in 2022. Dr. Jensen holds an A.A. Degree from SFSC, a
Bachelor's in Accounting from Webber University, an MBA from Florida Southern College, and a Doctorate from Southeastern University.
Dr. Jensen is a Board Member with MidFlorida Credit Union
Dr. Joyce El - Director 2026 - Dr. .El Founder of Journeys B Grace Global Missions Inc. developer of rare disease hospital in Kehancha Africa. Dr. El is the producer and Host of,
"The Heart of a Missionary" available on Roku Channel and Featured speaker on PURE AFRICAN Radio/TV.
Dr. El holds a Master of Business MBA and Doctoral Degree in Humanitarian Practices and Services from Regnum College
Maria Morales - Director 2026 Maria is a licensed Realtor for LPT Realty for three years. Previously Maria worked with the Hardee County School District on school campuses as resource liaison gathering student supplies, Maria has organized many community events for the school district.
Yesaily Fernandez - Director 2026 Yesaily holds an A.A. and a Bachelor's Degree from Southeastern University. Yesaily is the owner of Shuttered By Faith photography studio and is active in her church. Yesaily has recently been voted in as the Secretary to the Board.
Missy Sperry - Director 2026 Missy is the Victims Advocate for Hardee County Sheriffs Office. Missy holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Florida Southern College and an Masters Degree in Counseling from Capella University. Missy is a member of the Florida Crisis Response Team for natural disasters,
Sandra Holt - Director 2026 Sandra retired as an accounting professional and she has served the Hardee County Clerk of Courts for 35 years. Sandra is a life long resident of Hardee County and was a member of the National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America. and Send Me Missions. Sandra married Reson Holt in 1981, they raised three children and Sandra has nine grandchildren.
Note: If you have a desire to help us make a big impact on domestic violence victims and homeless women and children to serve on our Board of Directors, please call 941-650-8719 Karen Tibbs, our Executive Director.